Banana Irish Cream Parfaits
These banana Irish cream parfaits are a delicious, no-bake, summer dessert! The whipped cream is combined with bananas and Irish liqueur which is layered on top of fresh fruit and pecans.
Ingredients
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream, regular or vegan (120ml)
- ¾ - 1 ounce Bailey's Irish Cream Liqueur OR 1-2 tablespoons of maple syrup (I used Bailey's Light for less added sugar. Use Bailey's Almande Almondmilk Liqueur for a dairy-free version)
- 4 ripe bananas, medium size
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans (108g)
- raspberries
- cacao or cocoa powder, optional
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, place 2 peeled bananas. Use the back of a fork to mash them. Then use the mixer to blend until they are pureed. Stir in the vanilla extract and set aside.
- In another medium sized bowl, pour in the whipping cream and Irish liqueur. Beat with a mixer on medium-low speed for about 4 minutes, or until the cream is firm and stiff peaks form.
- Then use a rubber spatula / scraper and gently fold the whipped cream into the pureed bananas. Cover and chill for a minimum of 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Next, in 4 parfait glasses or short water glasses, pour into each glass about ¼ cup of chopped pecans. Then slice the remaining 2 bananas and add half of a banana in each glass. Top with a few raspberries and then spoon the banana cream on top. Finish off with a light dusting of cocoa powder and a raspberry on top. Serve and enjoy!